Passenger ship jobs

Lowland International is recruiting a 2nd Engineer (advertised as 1st Engineer) for a polar expedition passenger ship: Bahamas flag, 695 DWT, 4,200 GT, MAN B&W Alpha 8L28/32, 3,518 kW. Requirements: at least 6 months experience; passenger-ship experience; CoC 2nd Engineer 3,000 kW or more; Passenger Ship Crowd Management. EU and neighbouring nationalities as listed by the agency. Offer: 9,000 USD per month. Contract: 3 months +/-1. Joining: 9 December 2026.

Ultramarin is recruiting. Able Seaman needed for the passenger/hospital ship Global Mercy (Malta flag, 4,500 DWT, 11,400 kW), trading area South Africa. Joining as soon as possible (date of joining given as 11.11.2026), 3 months contract. Salary stated as 3,790.4 USD. Good English required.

Head chef (chef de cuisine) on a river cruise ship sailing on the Rhine. Advert in French. Role: runs the galley and its team (second chef and/or one or two commis, plus a dishwasher), plans production and cleaning, controls dish quality, stock rotation and storage, and follows the onboard food safety plan. Also cooks lunch and dinner for the crew. Required: CAP or vocational baccalaureate in cooking; several solid jobs in restaurant, banquet or hotel kitchens with team management; enough English to work with an international crew. Offered: permanent annualised contract (CDI); from 3,120 EUR gross per month plus a 380 EUR gross season bonus and an embarkation bonus pro rata to time on board; about 46-48 hours a week with one day off a week on board; single cabin, meals and laundry on board; health insurance; work clothes provided after the trial period.

Hotel Manager for small river cruise ships (about 100-160 guests) sailing on European rivers, 2027 season. Leads all hotel departments on board: galley, restaurant/bar, housekeeping and front desk, and works closely with the Captain and Cruise Manager. Requirements: proven food and beverage experience in 4-5 star hotels and/or on river or ocean vessels, strong leadership, budget and sales control, MS Office, strong spoken and written English. Only applicants from EU/EEA/Switzerland can be accepted. Full time. Apply online through the company's career page.

Purser for small river cruise ships sailing on European rivers, 2027 season. Runs the front office: guest and crew check-in/out, billing, cashier and onboard money, excursion bookings, cruise and monthly closings and inventories. Deputises for the Hotel Manager. Requirements: front office supervision experience, very good computer skills, strong English (German, French, Portuguese or Italian is a plus). Only applicants from EU/EEA/Switzerland can be accepted. Full time. Apply online through the company's career page.

1st Captain (master) for river cruise ships on European inland waterways. Responsible for safe navigation under EU inland waterway rules, safety drills, the nautical team, technical condition and maintenance, logbooks and records. Requirements: valid captain's licence for EU inland waterways (for example Rhine up to Mainz and/or Danube), strong leadership, good computer skills, good English and/or German. Experience with Z-drive propulsion is an advantage. Only applicants from EU/EEA/Switzerland can be accepted. Full time. Apply online through the company's career page.

Stewardess / steward wanted for a passenger ship. Passenger ship sailing along the Greenland coast (a new place every morning). Duties: helping passengers at boarding, cleaning passenger and crew areas, serving and clearing in the messes and the on-board café. Looking for service-minded, outgoing, punctual and hard-working people. Candidates must live in Greenland. Greenlandic, Danish and spoken English are an advantage (English not required). Offered: attractive pay and terms, the same fixed pay in on and off periods, necessary courses for the job, 3–4 weeks on board followed by 3–4 weeks off with full pay. Published 8 October 2026. The advert is written in Danish.

Deck crew / ABs wanted for the 2027 season on a passenger excursion vessel running day, afternoon and evening cruises around the UK, mostly coastal, in estuaries and river channels. Duties: watchkeeping and helm on passage, port watchman, berthing, helping passengers at the gangways, deck maintenance, muster list duties; reporting to the Bosun and Chief Officer. Required: Efficient Deck Hand or OS certificate as a minimum (AB certificate preferred), Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, PST, FPFF, EFA, Security Duties, PSSR, ENG1 or recognised equivalent medical, right to work in the UK. Experience in a similar role on other vessels welcome. Offered: competitive daily rate of pay (amount not stated). Crewing starts around the 3rd week of April 2027. Closing date 9 April 2027.

Chief Purser wanted for the 2027 season on a UK coastal passenger excursion vessel. Role: safe embarkation and disembarkation and passenger counts, all public and safety announcements and commentaries, ticket sales and collection, liaison with coach and excursion providers, daily revenue reconciliation and cash security, on-board admin, supervising the Assistant Purser, passenger enquiries and complaints, muster duties. Ideally held: STCW PST, FPFF, EFA, Security Awareness, PSSR, ENG1 or recognised equivalent medical, right to work in the UK. Customer service experience on other vessels welcome; the company will provide and pay for STCW and ENG1 training for the right candidate. Offered: competitive daily rate of pay (amount not stated), possible full-time shore office role in the off season. Option to start ashore in early March before sailing from late April. Closing date 26 March 2027.

Captain for river cruise ships on the Douro River, Portugal. Duties: safe navigation on the Douro, leading and coordinating the onboard crew, compliance with maritime safety rules, monitoring navigation conditions and sailing schedules. Required: at least 2 years of professional experience; good English; knowledge of the Douro River and region; leadership and communication skills.

Chief Engineer for river cruise ships on the Douro River, Portugal. Duties: daily technical operations on board, maintenance of engines and mechanical systems, fault finding, technical safety compliance, coordinating maintenance and repairs. Required: at least 2 years of professional experience; good English; knowledge of the Douro River and region; technical and problem-solving skills.

Sailor (deckhand) for river cruise ships on the Douro River, Portugal. Duties: docking and mooring, supporting navigation and deck work, maintaining deck equipment and vessel areas, following onboard safety procedures, working with the Captain and crew. Required: at least 2 years of professional experience; good English; knowledge of the Douro River and region; teamwork and communication skills.

Head waiter wanted for a Swedish-flag passenger ferry on a short Baltic route between Sweden and the Aland Islands. Work: lead the buffet and a la carte restaurant team, staff planning and rotas, sales, guest service, close cooperation with the galley. Requirements: leadership experience in restaurant, hotel or other service work. The advert is in Swedish. Offer: permanent job, 1 week on board / 1 paid week off, sharing the post with a colleague; cabin and meals on board, gym and sauna. Start: December 2026 or as agreed. Closing date 19 November 2026.

Cruise Director needed for a sailing passenger vessel, 300 DWT, main engine CATERPILLAR 3512TA (power 1,029), built 1992. Joining: 05/12/2026, contract 4 +/-1 MONTHS. Salary: 3,550 EUR per month plus commission on tour sales (from the 2nd contract: 4,200 EUR plus commission).

Deck Cadet needed for a sailing passenger vessel, 300 DWT, main engine CATERPILLAR 3512TA (power 1,028), built 1991. Joining: 20/01/2027, contract 6 +/-1 MONTHS. A boat driving licence is required. Salary: 650 EUR per month.

2nd Engineer for a passenger vessel, preferably with polar expedition experience. Vessel: Portugal flag, 12,907 GT, Sulzer 6ZL 40/48, 12,800 kW. Requirements: passenger ship experience, OOW engineering certificate 750 kW or more, passenger ship crowd management, at least 6 months of experience. Mainly EU nationalities accepted; see the original advert for the full list.

2nd Officer for a polar expedition passenger vessel. Vessel: Bahamas flag, 2,183 GT, MAN B&W 6L28/32, 1,470 kW. Requirements: passenger ship experience, Maritime Officer (all ships) certificate, passenger ship crowd management, advanced polar waters training, at least 6 months of experience. Mainly EU nationalities accepted; see the original advert for the full list.